12-Year-Old Fights Against Period Poverty
A 12-year-old girl in Germany, Caity Cutter, was deeply inspired by Tamara Magwashu, a South African activist fighting period poverty. After reading a BBC article about Magwashu’s efforts, Caity organized…
WHO Issues Global Warning on Counterfeit Ozempic Drugs
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global warning about counterfeit versions of Ozempic, a drug used for weight loss despite being primarily for treating type 2 diabetes. The…
Donald Sutherland, Veteran Actor, Passes Away at 88
Actor Donald Sutherland, known for his roles in films like The Hunger Games and Ordinary People, has passed away at the age of 88 after battling a long illness. His…
Euro 2024 has seen some surprising results in Group E.
BBC Sport’s football expert Chris Sutton correctly predicted seven out of the first 12 group matches, but missed Slovakia’s shock win over Belgium and Romania’s victory against Ukraine. Out of…
Farm Worker Dies in Italy After Arm Severed by Machine
An Indian farm worker in Italy died after a workplace accident left him severely injured. The employer allegedly abandoned him and his wife by the roadside after loading them into…
Finland Stunned by Suspected Racist Stabbings
Foreign-born residents in Oulu, northern Finland, feel unsafe after two stabbings police believe were racially motivated. The attacks occurred in a shopping center over one week. On June 13, a…
China Behind Strengthening Putin-Kim Alliance
During his first visit to North Korea since 2000, Vladimir Putin received a grand welcome from Kim Jong Un, with hugs, parades, and giant portraits. This display was meant to…
Satellite Images Show North Korea Building Border Wall
North Korea is building parts of a wall along its border with South Korea, according to new satellite images. This construction, found in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), might break the…
Putin and Kim Vow Mutual Support Against ‘Aggression’
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un have signed a pact for mutual aid if either faces “aggression.” Putin announced this after visiting Pyongyang, marking his first trip since 2000. Kim…
Kenya abolishes bread tax amid protests dispersed with tear gas
Kenya’s government has withdrawn several proposed taxes from this year’s controversial finance bill, including a 16% tax on bread, following widespread public outcry and protests in Nairobi. The decision, announced…